Dilemma Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hello all, my name is actually Thomas, not Dilemma. I've been playing guitar for approximately 30 years. I currently have a PRS Custom 24, a 1988 Clapton Strat, an Eric Johnson Strat, a JEM, an Ibanez RG450DX, and finally a Martin acoustic. I'm considering a '96 LP Custom, Honeyburst. What I'm curious about is pickguards. Some have them, other's didn't. What dictated what? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyBillyBob1 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Hello all, my name is actually Thomas, not Dilemma. I've been playing guitar for approximately 30 years. I currently have a PRS Custom 24, a 1988 Clapton Strat, an Eric Johnson Strat, a JEM, an Ibanez RG450DX, and finally a Martin acoustic. I'm considering a '96 LP Custom, Honeyburst. What I'm curious about is pickguards. Some have them, other's didn't. What dictated what? Thanks for the help. Usually LP's with a figured top AAA will come with a pickguard in the case but not installed. Lots of players want to show off the top. Solid color tops like ebony or gold tops have the pickguard already installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Usually LP's with a figured top AAA will come with a pickguard in the case but not installed. Lots of players want to show off the top. Solid color tops like ebony or gold tops have the pickguard already installed. Yep, this is about the size of it although there is an increasing tendency for manufacturers not to install the pickguard at all even on lower end guitars (for example, Epiphone often leave the pickguard uninstalled). It is then a matter of personal choice (as it is anyway) whether you prefer to play with or without a pickguard. For me, the answer is always yes, as I prefer to play (lead as well as rythmn) directly over the top of the neck pickup and tend to rest my right pinky on the pickguard - this is easier with a pickguard in place than without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilemma Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks guys. So it sounds like this guitar WAS shipped with a pickguard. Whether it was installed or not is another matter. I included one of the pics he sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Beautiful top, is that honey burst ? Looks sexy! Is it a custom reissue like a 68? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilemma Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Beautiful top, is that honey burst ? Looks sexy! Is it a custom reissue like a 68? Honeyburst, yes. The Blue Book of Guitars has it's value at $2100.00. Seller claims it's been out of the case MAYBE a dozen time's. He's asking $2300.00. I've never met the man but we've been on the same online forum together for 10+ years. I do trust him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilemma Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Two more pics. Thanks again everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 My buddy's custom 68' RI, has classic 57 N&B, dual binding on body, non chambered . His is a 2004ish but his has an ABR 1 bridge, I think yours has a tuneomatic Nashville or other. Looks very nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilemma Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Well, I'm buying it! The Serial Number has me scratching my head, but I'm buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Cool, can't wait to see your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Beautiful guitar. Just Gorgeous! As the guitar has been used so infrequently the p/g might be in the 'pocket' of the case. Have you asked the seller if he kept it after removing it from the instrument? They are, of course, readily available but if the original is there it would be a better thing. I, like Pin, use the p/g as a resting place for my little finger quite a bit. I was mainly a Strat player for 24 years and the carved-top of the LP means that (for me) a slightly different technique was required. I find the p/g to be beneficial for picking comfort. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 that is a nice looking paul for sure. I think I'd leave it sans the PG... my right hand hangs out down near the bridge anyway, PG is irrelevant for me personally. I left it on my wine red standard, simply cuz I don't want to bother filling the holes. on my Cheryburst 02, it never was installed, but it was in the case. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilemma Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Well guys, I got her today. Just pulled it out of the box and recorded this with the iPhone. Sorry for the crummy sound and video, but you get the point! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xp1sFtfGsY&list=UUUgP-77VsQ5xTaPCF_EWKaw&index=1&feature=plcp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Well guys, I got her today. Just pulled it out of the box and recorded this with the iPhone. Sorry for the crummy sound and video, but you get the point! Still looks gorgeous! Not wishing to stress a point made earlier but... Looking at where (and how often) you rest the little finger of your right hand I'm absolutely certain you'd find fitting a p/g a good idea in terms of playing comfort. Jus' sayin'.... P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Still looks gorgeous! Not wishing to stress a point made earlier but... Looking at where, and how often, you rest the little finger of your right hand I'm absolutely convinced you'd find fitting a p/g a good idea in terms of playing comfort. Jus' sayin'.... +1. Also consider: the finish will likely get scratched from strumming (and by the nail of Your pinky) on the surface where the pickguard should be. Although that's a bigger issue with black guitars - on which scratches are more visible. A good compromise would be a transparent pickguard which shows off the beauty of the top, and still protecting the finish. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strav Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 That is a beautiful les Paul Sounded great to me. How is it clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilemma Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Clean tones are good, but I gotta be honest. I have an Eric Johnson Strat that has the prettiest clean tones I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice. I the EJ strat is awesome too. I have a HR 62 strat that is great clean too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilemma Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Quick shot of the new LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Lovely guitar dilemma. The only change I'd make to that is put a TP6 on it...and ah! A pickguard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongoscot Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Only thing keeping me from installing the pickgaurd on my guitar right now is that I dont want to drill holes in her. I would never want to hurt her. I just want to love her and touch her and hug her and squeeze her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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